Monthly Archives July 2017

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM {HOORAH! ICE CREAM IS NO LONGER OFF LIMITS WHILE TREATING SIBO. THIS DECADENT CHOCOLATE CHIP RECIPE TASTES LOVELY AND RICH, BUT CONTAINS NONE OF THE GUT IRRITATING PROPERTIES OF COMMERCIALLY MADE ICE CREAM } Contributor: Rebecca Coomes { INGREDIENTS } ICE CREAM 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened 3 tbs raw cacao powder 2 tbs honey   CHOCOLATE CHIPS 1/2 cup raw cacao butter 1/2 cup raw cacao powder 1/2 tsp stevia { METHOD } Pour the coconut and almond milk into a large bowl.  Melt the cacao powder with ½ cup boiling
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Raw Blueberry Vanilla Cheesecake

RAW BLUEBERRY VANILLA CHEESECAKE { A REFINED SUGAR FREE RAW TREAT WITH FRESH BLUEBERRY AND VANILLA LAYERS } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } BASE 1 cup almonds 3/4 cup organic shredded coconut (preservative free) 8 medjool dates, pitted & chopped 1 TBSP extra virgin coconut oil, melted   FILLING 2 cups cashews, soaked overnight 1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup rice malt syrup 1 tsp vanilla powder 1 cup fresh blueberries { METHOD } Make base – in a high powered blender or food processor pulse almonds, coconut, dates and coconut oil to
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Fermented Macadamia Cheeze

FERMENTED MACADAMIA CHEEZE { SERVE THIS VEGAN “CHEEZE” WITH DRINKS OR NIBBLES BEFORE A DINNER PARTY AS AN IMPRESSIVE STARTER } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup macadamia or brazil nuts (brazils will slightly darken the final product but make a lovely flavour and texture) 1 cup cashews 1 tsp lemon zest 20ml lemon juice 2 tbs savoury yeast flakes 1 tsp mixed dried herbs 1 tbs cider vinegar 1 tbs white miso (gluten free, unpasteurised) 20ml olive oil 1 tsp good salt   FOR A YELLOW CHEEZE 1 tbs yellow gluten free vegetable stock powder (omit salt
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Mini Pesto Zucchini Muffins

MINI PESTO ZUCCHINI MUFFINS { A QUICK AND EASY SNACK AND A POPULAR SAVOURY NIBBLE WHEN ENTERTAINING } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 6 large free range eggs 1/2 cup (120g) dairy free pesto 1 1/2 cups (250g) grated zucchini 4 TBSP (40g) coconut flour 1/ 4 cup (40g) pumpkin seeds { METHOD } Pre-heat your fan-forced oven to 180°. In a mixing bowl whisk eggs with pesto to combine well. Stir through zucchini and coconut flour until well combined. Spoon mixture into a greased mini muffin tray and top each muffin with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds. Bake in oven for 25
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Cucumber Toppers

CUCUMBER TOPPERS { A LIGHT SAVOURY NIBBLE MADE OF WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS SERVED ON TOP OF ROUNDS OF REFRESHING CUCUMBER } Contributor: Casey-Lee Lyons { INGREDIENTS } 1 extra large cucumber 120g cooked & shredded chicken 1/2 – 1 ripe avocado squeeze lemon/lime juice 5 cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 TBSP chopped chives 2 TBSP fresh coriander, chopped pink salt and cracked black pepper { METHOD } Cut cumbers on a sharp diagonal to create slices with a large surface area for your topping. In a bowl roughly mash avocado, lemon/lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix in herbs. Lay cucumber slices on
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Glazed Shrimp

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED GLAZED SHRIMP { CELEBRATE YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH THIS SWEET AND SPICY SEAFOOD PLATTER } Contributor: Danielle Walker { INGREDIENTS } 1⁄2 cup dried unsulfured apricots 11⁄4 cups water 1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 pounds jumbo raw shrimp (about 40 pieces), peeled and deveined with tails on 8 ounces prosciutto, sliced into thin ribbons { METHOD } Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. To make the glaze, combine the apricots in a saucepan with 3⁄4 cup of the water, the maple syrup, chilli powder,
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Raw Almond Hummus

RAW ALMOND HUMMUS { A MORE DIGESTIBLE HUMMUS FOR THOSE SENSITIVE TO LEGUMES } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup soaked almonds, rinsed (soaked for 1-2 days) 1/4 cup + 1 tbs tahini 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup + 1 tbs lemon juice (approx 2 lemons) 1 small clove garlic (optional) 1 tsp good salt 1/4 – 1/2 cup filtered water to obtain desired texture 3-4 sprigs parsley, roughly chopped   GARNISH parsley olive oil cracked pepper { METHOD } Blend the soaked, rinsed almonds in a food processor until the skins and almonds have broken down
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Raw Cashew Hummus

RAW CASHEW HUMMUS { THIS SLIGHTLY SWEET AND VERY CREAMY RAW HUMMUS CAN BE MADE IN 15 MINUTES OR LESS } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup soaked cashews (soak for 10 minutes) 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup + 1 tbs lemon juice 1 small clove of garlic (optional) 1 tsp good salt 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 – 1/2 cup filtered water to obtain desired texture   GARNISH Olive oil, some black sesame seeds and a sprig of rosemary { METHOD } Cashews require very little soaking to obtain
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Crunchy Chicken Nuggets And Homemade Tomato Chutney Sauce

CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGETS AND HOMEMADE TOMATO CHUTNEY SAUCE { HEALTHY CHICKEN NUGGETS?! BETTER BELIEVE IT! } Contributor: Katie Joubert { INGREDIENTS } CRUNCHY CHICKEN NUGGETS 100 grams of almond meal 2 eggs 2 chicken breasts dried mixed herbs dried garlic coconut oil HOMEMADE TOMATO CHUTNEY SAUCE 1 x can of chopped tomatoes – make sure tomatoes is the only ingredient, no added salt or sugar 1 x brown onion butter or ghee 1 tablespoon of maple syrup { METHOD } Crunchy Chicken Nuggets Cut chicken into nugget size. In a bowl mix dry herbs and dry garlic with the almond meal –
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Sunflower Seed & Herb Paté

Sunflower Seed & Herb Pate { VEGAN PATÉ, PACKED WITH NUTRIENTS FROM THE GOODNESS OF SUNFLOWER SEEDS } Contributor: Anthea Amore { INGREDIENTS } 1 cup brazil nuts 2 cups sunflower seeds 1 tsp savoury yeast flakes 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp good salt 2 tsp mixed dried herbs 3 tsp tamari (gluten free soy sauce) 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (raw, if possible)   GARNISH 1 sprig each of rosemary, thyme and oregano olive oil black sesame seeds freshly cracked pepper { METHOD } Blend brazil nuts into a fine meal in your food
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